STEERING SYSTEM, ADAPTATION REQUIREMENT AFTER REPLACEMENT PART
INSTALLATION
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): GROUP 48, NO. 09-04 (2011806), Date of Issue: September 18, 2009
Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 48, NO. 09-01, Date of Issue: March 3, 2009
SERVICE INFORMATION
APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS
CONDITION
48 09 04 Sept. 18, 2009 2011806 Supersedes T. B. Group 48, number 09-01 dated Mar. 3,
2009 to include updated version CD for 2010 model year.
Steering System, Adaptation Requirement after Replacement Part Installation
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
Service parts are shipped with a software mapping default and have to be adapted to the
individual vehicle requirements.
PRODUCTION SOLUTION
No production change required.
SERVICE
Follow the Guided Fault Finding instruction of VAS 5051B/VAS 5052 tester, and as
outlined in this technical bulletin. The CD will not work with the tester VAS 5051A.
Tip: Non-observance of the following points may lead to control module failure! VAS
5051B or VAS 5052 must always be connected to the approved power supply at the approved
voltages. Under no circumstances should the power supply be interrupted or the
VOLKSWAGEN:
2006-2009 Rabbit, GTI, R32; 2006-2010 Passat, Passat Wagon; 2005-2010 (A5)
Jetta; 2007-2010 Eos; 2009-2010 Tiguan, Passat CC; 2010 (A6) Golf, GTI
GROUP: 48 - Steering
Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range
From
VIN Range
To
Rabbit, GTI, R32 2006-2009 All All All All
Passat, Passat
Wagon
2006-2010 All All All All
(A5) Jetta 2005-2010 All All All All
Eos 2007-2010 All All All All
Tiguan, Passat CC 2009-2010 All All All All
(A6) Golf, GTI 2010 All All All All
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI
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diagnostic connector unplugged during the flash procedure. Any appliances with high
electromagnetic radiation (i.e. mobile phones) must be switched OFF.
PROCEDURE
Connect vehicle to approved Volkswagen battery charger Midtronics InCharge 940
(INC940) tester/charger to maintain proper battery voltage.
Insert CD, Part No. W42RACKMAP50 with steering rack adaptation files.
Prepare by getting the vehicle PR-codes for suspension (i.e. L04, G05 etc.), park
assist (i.e. 7X5, 8A3 etc.) from the trunk of the car or ELSA. Depending on
optional equipment more or less PR-codes may be needed.
Enter vehicle data
Select -OK- and then forward arrow .
Select Go to and Function/Component selection .
Navigate selections, for vehicle serviced, as outlined in the Examples provided.
German built vehicles will all follow the same menu structure. Other manufacturing
locations may deviate slightly.
Fig. 1: VAS Display - Function/Component Selection Example - Golf
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI
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Fig. 2: VAS Display - Function/Component Selection Example - Jetta
Fig. 3: VAS Display - Function/Component Selection Example - Tiguan
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI
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Follow instructions until VAS 5051B/VAS 5052 screen states - Adaptation of power
steering and/or speed turning torque/parallel parking assistance (depending on
equipment), was performed correctly, -Program end-.
WARRANTY
Information Only.
REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS
No Special Parts Required.
TOOL INFORMATION
Tip: Additional copies of the "Update - Programming" CD may be ordered from the
Volkswagen Technical Literature Ordering Center at www.vw.resolve.com, or by calling 1-
800-544-8021 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. This number can be
dialed in both the United States and Canada.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to
change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the
latest information .
NOTE: The steering rack adaptation CD version 50 will be distributed with this
technical bulletin. This version will remain valid until an approved updated
version is received.
Tool Description Tool No: Quantity
VAS Diagnostic Tool VAS 5051B/5052 1
Midtronics InCharge 940 INC940 1
CD W42RACKMAP version 50 1
2010 Volkswagen Golf TDI
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